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RJ51 RJX

2001 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,263 mi
Last recorded136,263 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 RJX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 136,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 136,215 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 130,937 miles

DSC light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 126,443 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wipers slightly smeering

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving little or no access to prescribed areas

Fail 13 Apr 2011 126,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wipers slightly smeering

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving little or no access to prescribed areas

Pass 9 Apr 2010 122,490 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 122,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 118,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 113,872 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 104,948 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 87,959 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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RJ51 RJX is a 2001 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 106,299 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ51 RJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ51 RJX registered?

RJ51 RJX is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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